F.H. "Sammy" Ross, Jr. Center

This designated Level One trauma center provides the highest level of trauma care for accidents that occur in Mecklenburg and the 14 surrounding counties in the Carolinas. Some 1,500 major trauma victims receive care following vehicle crashes, industrial accidents or falls. Emergency room specialists treat thousands of less threatening injuries.

The F.H. "Sammy" Ross, Jr. Center maintains the full accreditation of the American College of Surgeons and is regarded as one of the nation's elite trauma care hospitals.

Physical facilities include a specialized Emergency Department with five resuscitation-equipped areas; an operating room designated for trauma; and a trauma intensive care unit with 10 beds.

CMC's Center for Pre-hospital Medicine further broadens the scope of the F.H. "Sammy" Ross, Jr. Center, enabling its faculty to offer their expertise toward the development of emergency medical response teams throughout the region.